Renault has jazzed up its Scenic MPV range, with an SUV-style model and an
updated Grand Scenic seven-seater.

Renault has announced details of a revised Scenic MPV range, with a new SUV-style five-seater and a face-lifted seven-seat Grand Scenic model.

The new Renault Scenic XMOD replaces the current Scenic. Although it shares the same cabin layout and most exterior panels with that car, the XMOD gets an SUV-inspired makeover, with a raised ride height, chunkier bumpers, sill guards and wheelarch cladding. There's also a new front grille and larger Renault logo, similar to that of the recently revealed Renault Captur SUV.

Renault's Grip Xtend system - a traction control system with three settings - makes its debut on the Scenic XMOD. The Expert setting controls the braking system but lets the driver control engine torque; Road functions as standard traction control, and Loose Ground controls the brakes and engine torque.

Updated Grand Scenic models get a new front grille similar to the Scenic XMOD's. Both new models get new engines, including a TCe 130 petrol engine that Renault says is 15 per cent more fuel efficient than the one it replaces.